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SAFCO · 2 days ago

Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

Pompano Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$200K/yr - $250K/yr

7+ years exp

Southern Auto Finance Company (SAFCO) is a fast-growing, mission-driven auto finance lender helping customers across the nation move forward with confidence. They are seeking an accomplished Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer to ensure enterprise-wide adherence to federal and state lending and servicing regulations while advising leadership on legal and governance matters.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Serve as the company’s chief legal and compliance officer, ensuring enterprise-wide adherence to federal and state lending and servicing regulations

Oversee regulatory and consumer-lending compliance, including FDCPA, TILA, FCRA, ECOA, UDAAP, and CFPB requirements, as well as multi-state licensing and audit readiness

Advise leadership and the Board on legal, regulatory, and governance matters

Manage litigation, regulatory inquiries, and outside counsel relationships

Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements that support business objectives while mitigating risk

Lead compliance training, internal audits, and continuous-improvement initiatives

Monitor emerging legislation and guidance impacting auto and consumer finance to keep SAFCO ahead of the curve

Qualification

Consumer finance lawRegulatory complianceFederalState regulationsLegal experienceLeadership skillsNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving mindset

Required

J.D. from an accredited law school; active Florida Bar membership preferred (or Authorized House Counsel eligibility)

Minimum 7–10 years of progressively responsible legal experience in consumer finance, banking, or financial-services compliance

Demonstrated, current working knowledge of federal and state consumer-lending laws and regulations, including FDCPA, TILA, FCRA, ECOA, UDAAP, GLBA, and CFPB standards

Proven ability to influence senior leaders, manage outside counsel, and translate regulatory language into clear business action

Pragmatic, solutions-oriented, and energized by the pace of a high-growth lender